How to make a digital planner on an iPad | Digital Planner creation for beginners using Keynote

Want to learn how to make a digital planner to sell on Etsy or for yourself? Learn how to create your own digital planner with hyperlinks using an iPad. This tutorial will take you through the step by step process for making a basic digital planner on an iPad Air using Keynote. If you're a beginner at creating digital planners, this video is for you.
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[@siarra]

I have been looking everywhere to figure out how to do master slides after they seem to have updated the app and you are the first person I have found to explain it properly!! Thank you a bunch!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped!

[@ruthdrews496]

Recently came upon your channel. Many thanks for taking the time to be methodical in your teachings. You don’t rush through and clicking everywhere…You’re actually teaching….again thanks!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@annap214]

Wow..this is the first “how to make digital planner” video that I actually finished watching. Awesome quick glance yet comprehensive tutorial! Right to the point!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jiw6035]

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[@annap214]

@@jiw6035 。。。。。。。^-^

[@celiamcleod4393]

This tutorial is amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us all how to do our own planners. I have already watched this twice.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I’m glad it helped!

[@user-gq2ti8kq3y]

This is the most strait forward explainer videos I’ve seen for this. Thank you!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're very welcome!

[@hannahcook1781]

So I’ve been searching for a detailed video showing this! I appreciate you making it detailed and clear instructions! Most of the ones I’ve watched the girls editing edited out important parts and I was so lost! Even my kids who are way better at iPads got lost in their videos saying “where did she find that? Where did that come from” we’d constantly be rewinding and replaying and still lost. I am completely thankful for your video and your clear instructions!!!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm so glad it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@FluffyCottenCandy2015]

Thanks a lot it works so well now I can plan my holidays 😊thank you

[@FluffyCottenCandy2015]

Love ur vids! Keep it up 👍😊 I used to find making digital planners hard but now they’re simple thanks to you!!😊😊

[@theresabautista7010]

I have searched for days to find a video I could understand. Thank you so much!!!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped!

[@violet_sooorrengail]

this is the best and easiest video for me to follow the instructions, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 💞

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're so welcome!

[@amberbell4325]

Thank you for a video on how to create this!!! Been looking for some tips & how to's on making my own planners!!! ❤

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You’re welcome!

[@ne7742]

This is THE best video on youtube about digital planning! Thank you so much for your work 🥰😍 I am from France and I am glad to be able to watch this video

[@LadiesGrace-5]

Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial very helpful!!!

[@resilientmomboutique]

Thank you so much for making this video. I’ve been working on learning to make digital planners and watched many videos. Yours was so easy to understand and you taught me some things I didn’t know to use to make things go faster like the align feature. I was trying to put each weekly slide in rows after each month. I didn’t realize I could just have them all together. I’ve been so intimidated by trying to make a good planner because I spent nearly. Month working on making one and you just showed me I was completely over complicating it.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm so glad it helped!

[@cbarkins]

New to digital planning, this is exactly what I was looking for, tyvm❤️!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're welcome! I'm so glad it helped!

[@simonawinter7633]

@@PlannersbyChristine ooopooo

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Thank you!

[@lulusplannerlifegmz1202]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, I was so lost. Thanks for sharing

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You are so welcome!

[@aristoncm1989]

Thank you very much, you did well!! it took me 4 days to complete because of the detail and it is my first time. Mine came out nice!!!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm so glad it helped!

[@kubraozdemir4412]

Thanks for all the information. This video was very helpful.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're welcome! I'm glad it helped!

[@lsheridan4388]

Thanks for sharing the Select Objects option. I use to use my finger to tap and hold all objects and typically missed or moved something, very frustrating. Thanks for showing me a new way.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You’re welcome! I’m glad it helped 😊

[@philipedwards8538]

I certainly agree...That was AMAZING!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm so glad it helped! Thank you for watching!

[@trinityraeee]

Thank you so much for making this, I now know how to make fun planners, notebooks, scrapbooks etc🥰

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You are so welcome!

[@1LineAtATime]

This has been helpful!! Thanks for sharing your experience 💝!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You are so welcome!

[@cocoabrowneyes]

This tutorial is amazing. Thank you so much!!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're very welcome!

[@ozzylozada9653]

This presentation was awesome. Thank you

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're welcome!

[@mrstillworking5548]

Great breakdown!!

[@trustandobeygodproject]

thank you for this very detailed video!Appreciate it

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You’re welcome!

[@InsaafDaniels]

super helpful thank you for putting this together

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're very welcome!

[@williamking6970]

Best tutorial I’ve seen on creating digital planners! As a new iPad user I appreciate your channel:) #Subscribed

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you found it helpful.

[@samfitzpatrick2754]

It’s 2022 now happy new year but I just realised that you posted that video on my birthday lol I had just turned 15

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Happy late birthday! 😉

[@ya.boi.noodles]

This is a great tutorial, and I love your color pallet! Question for you, what settings are you using to be able to use your pencil for regular stylus use? Every time I turn mine on it won’t let me use it as a stylus, just as a pen to write on what I’ve created so far. Thanks for everything!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Are you talking about when you're in GoodNotes? If so, in the top right corner you need to use the toggle to go back and forth between being able to use the pencil as a pen and being able to use it to navigate within the planner. You can see what I mean in this video at the 4 minute 35 second mark. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5eVd2iQrdGEbc0

[@hillary14ify]

Thanks 😮🎉😂❤

[@jeenee_]

very detailed!

[@CJ-wj6fd]

I love the tutorial video but for some reason my keynote doesn’t have anything on the section of the three dots on the right top corner. I can’t change the size of the page. I don’t have that option and is very frustrating. I don’t even have the plus sign!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Apple changed where it is. This video shows you where. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@Sooz3112]

Excellent, thank you x

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You’re welcome 😊

[@PhoenixCreationsKaTyJs]

1:06 really enjoying learning from your videos they are so explanatory and informative. A lot better than any I have tried. I wonder can I ask, in the videos are you creating on the iPad Air? I’m curious have you used the iPad Pro and the iPad Pro larger tablets? How do you find the weight difference when holding the tablets when working not at a desk? I’m waiting for the announcement on the 7 May 2024, I was aiming for the smaller one, my current is a iPad Pro 10.5”, but I’m trying to make sure I make the right decision as the larger one though a larger screen will be significantly dearer but the larger screen may be a better option when creating digitally. I’ve only ever used my iPad Pro after switching from my laptop (long story there) but iPad is a lot easier and I just wondered what your thoughts are on this. Thank you for your time. 😊

[@PlannersbyChristine]

In that video I used an iPad Air. In more recent videos I used an iPad Pro 12.9”. The 12.9 Pro is definitely heavier, but I usually prop it up against my legs when using it. It’s not particularly comfortable to just hold. It just depends on what you’ll be using it for.

[@DanBuell]

Excellent instructional video. I have a question though, the whole process seems extraneous and tedious and time-consuming, and I’m wondering is the juice worth the squeeze? I have numerous paper planners and I have every digital productivity tool in the world, what would inspire one to try to build their own version of this, is part of it, the fulfillment of the creative output?or, is there a legitimate lift?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

It can definitely be time-consuming, but I enjoy the process of building it. That's why many prefer to buy an already-created digital planner. Too much work to create it oneself. Thanks for watching!

[@michaestill5509]

I'm having trouble creating a new master slide. Can you help? I have selected all objects and copied them, went to edit slide layout, but I do not have a paste option. It only says "select objects" and "comment".

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I had someone else have this same issue. I would have to see what you're doing to be able to see what is going wrong. Can you email me at [e-mail]? I'd really like to get to the bottom of this as it seems you're not the only one running into this.

[@michaestill5509]

@@PlannersbyChristine I emailed you but also have an update. I am able to copy and paste onto a masterslide of I delete my background image.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

That's great! I'm glad you figured it out! Thank you for telling me the solution. 😊

[@peterturner244]

Thanks for sharing this tutorial, I have learned so many tips and have subscribed to your channel.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it helped :)

[@harleecarter3900]

This was a great video it really helped me, only if I could figure out what dimensions to use for my iPad 9th gen. Does anyone have any ideas?..

[@PlannersbyChristine]

According to Google, it's 2160 x 1620

[@deannabridges6068]

At the beginning of the video it shows hitting the three dots and then clicking on document setup… I don’t get what you get when I hit the three dots. So I can’t find the document setup to resize … Did they change keynotes?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Yes, Apple changed Keynote. This shows where to change the screen size now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@dessireecarter4677]

Thanks for sharing I appreciate your Tutorials just subscribed 👍🏾

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You’re welcome! I’m so glad it helped! Thank you for subscribing 😊

[@PhoenixCreationsKaTyJs]

32:54 question, can you create the first master with the cover, pages, rings and tabs and then create the links on here and then duplicate the page, to create the other master slides, will the links duplicate on the tabs etc? 😊

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I’m not really sure what you mean. Honestly, the way I’ve figured things out is to just experiment and see what works.

[@desireepeacock4627]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. How do you make the cover for the planner and are able to change the colours

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're welcome! Are you talking about the blue leather looking background? It's just an image I imported. Let me know if you mean something else.

[@Yoleylah]

Omg thank u, btw I love it ❤❤❤❤

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it helpful 😊

[@Yoleylah]

@@PlannersbyChristine 💗 ofc 🫶🏼

[@rachelbradshaw8680]

I love this tutorial! However I don’t have document setup on my iPad? It is a few years old would you say I need a new one or is it normal to have it on the app?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Apple changed where it is. This short video shows you where to find it now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@rachelbradshaw8680]

@@PlannersbyChristine thank you so much!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You’re welcome!

[@annacevedo6477]

For some reason I don’t have the option for “document setup” … when I click the 3 dots the options are way different and the box is not long at all. I’m loosing my mind trying to find why

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Apple changed where things are located. This short video will show you where it is now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@TG-ks4oh]

Is it possible to change out the style of the background without having to do the whole thing over?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Yes. I’ll do a video on this in a couple of weeks.

[@MIMI0HESSA]

Hi, i really enjoy watching your useful videos may i ask what camera do you use it’s so clear with no light reflection

[@PlannersbyChristine]

When I filmed this tutorial I used my iPhone 11. Now I use an iPhone 15. The trick is to position the iPad so that it doesn't catch the reflection of the overhead lights, which can be tricky. I'm glad you liked it. 😊

[@MIMI0HESSA]

@@PlannersbyChristine thank you for your kindness wish you the best

[@puteriervina]

Hi.. the link on master slides not function when pdf opened in good note.. can hep me on this 😢

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm sorry you're having trouble! On the page where it's not working, when you look at that page (or slide) when you're in Keynote, make sure there's a link at the spot you're expecting. If there isn't, then I'm guessing that slide isn't based on the Master Slide.

[@Brandi_MSN]

Hi, how much storage does a digital planner need? Will the 256GB be enough? Thanks 🙏🏾

[@PlannersbyChristine]

That's more than enough. My planner is around 20 Mb, but the amount of storage necessary depends on how many stickers you add. In any case, 256 Gb is plenty.

[@ashleymiller618]

I love this tutorial and my planner is coming out great thank you! The only problem I’m having is my master slide isn’t replicating on all the others. Any idea what I am doing wrong?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

When you were in your main presentation screen (vs the screen that shows the master slides), when you added a slide by pressing the plus sign at the bottom, did you add a master slide? If so, then any changes you make to the master should appear on the slides on the main presentation screen that are based on the master slide. I hope that makes sense!

[@hermes8258]

lost you. When I click on three dots it looks very different. For one, there is no 'Document Set up'. I have an iPad mini6. I even tried looking in search, No 'slide size' either, not even under help.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Apple changed where Document Setup is. This short video shows where it is now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@funkeys4learning261]

Thank you. That was a great tutorial. Can you do one to show how to add a cover please?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'll put that on my list of tutorials. Thank you for watching!

[@mishaj9027]

Are you able to tell me why I can’t use my pencil to move objects around? I’ve tried settings under Apple Pencil but can’t figure it out. I don’t want to always use my finger.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

When you're in Keynote, tap on the three dots in the top right corner. Toward the bottom it says "Apple Pencil". Toggle on "Select and Scroll". I hope that helps!

[@severine5770]

I can’t get ride of the thing in 0:49 with my apple pencil, my tools are showing (when i try to do it, i’m drawing) it only work with my finger how can i do it like you Thank you!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

It sounds like your Apple Pencil is not connected. Attach your pencil to your iPad, and once it shows that it's charging (which verifies it's connected via Bluetooth), try again. Please let me know if that works or not.

[@michellewade4584]

So I am following along step by step and when u get to the part after tabs and making the master slide it does not give me the option to paste . What do I do now

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Other people have run in to this issue and it sounds like you need to make sure and not include the background when you're copying. Sidenote: I'm creating an updated tutorial that will be out in a few days, so keep an eye out for that.

[@feliciatriplett5071]

Can some help me every time I hit the 3 dots it’s show me different settings

[@PlannersbyChristine]

If you’re trying to change the screen size, you might want to watch this short tutorial. Apple changed the way you change the screen size. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@Alekhya.d]

1:04 what is the custom size we should use for IPAD PRO M2 11 inch

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Looks like it's 834 x 1194

[@TONEDABONE09]

This was an amazing tutorial thank you sooooo much!!!! I do have a question so if I wanted to change something after I already exported it am I going to need to export it again to see the changes?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Yes, if you make a change in Keynote, you'll have to export a new pdf file to see the change.

[@sara48827]

31:02 I understand how to make the hyperlinks, but how do I get each calendar month to have the links since you did not do the hyperlinks on the master slide? Does this mean I have to go through the 11 other months and do the hyperlinks on each slide?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Yes, unfortunately there's not a faster way to do links for daily spreads. If you mean something else, please let me know.

[@paxiongy]

You were honestly the only one who helped me created my very own planner! Thank you so much! I am new to digital and just bought myself an iPad 12.9 last model for digital so I am very new. Your video helped so much and very informative. Could you help me how I can move things with my iPad pencil 2nd generation? I had to use my finger to move thing and its very hard because the boxes were so small. Whenever I tried to move things with my iPad pencil it’ll just scribble and write :( Help please . Thanks you again!!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm glad you found it helpful! As far as the pencil, when you're in Keynote, select the three dots in the top right corner. Tap on "Apple Pencil". Make sure "Select and Scroll" is toggled on. Please let me know if that works or if you need further help.

[@paxiongy]

@@PlannersbyChristine omg! You are a life saver my chubby finger would not let me click correctly. But now I can finally select and drag with the pencil. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@PlannersbyChristine]

@@paxiongy I'm so glad it's working for you now! Yeah, using your finger would be a huge pain in the neck.

[@alikik8602]

Hello:) thank you a lot for this video, really helpful! I'm just trying to find a way to make my digital planner able to be filled digitally. I know there is pdf escape but the letter funds available are not enough..Do you have any suggestions?:/ thank you a lot in advance🙏

[@PlannersbyChristine]

If you're asking how to get other fonts on your iPad, there is a way. I don't have a video on it, so I would suggest doing a search on KZbin on how to add fonts to an iPad. Thank you for watching my videos!

[@MeMeLovve]

My “document set up” isnt showing up at all when I click the 3 dots

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Apple changed it in ios16. This video shows where it is now. HOW TO CHANGE THE SCREEN SIZE IN KEYNOTE IN iOS16 ON AN iPAD kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@Nightl1513]

This is super detailed, I am going to give it a shot. But could this in imported into good notes as well?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Yes! Once you export the pdf file, you can import it into GoodNotes.

[@ghazalhamiko2889]

When ur editing , edit slide layout , the main slide is not appearing 10:11

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Do you mean because I deleted all the extra slides? I only kept one slide after going into master slides (Edit slide layout).

[@serayvatan9223]

you create visible triangles for add link bu it disappear in this minute how did you do that? 32:08

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Do you mean for the month labels? It's the text box, and once you click off of it, the box is no longer visible. If you mean something else, please let me know.

[@serayvatan9223]

@@PlannersbyChristine I mean you add triangles below the weekly box for go to daily planer page when I do the same thing my borders not invisible

[@bellaaa17]

What page setup should I do for iPad 10th GEN?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You can Google "iPad 10th gen dimensions" to get the proper dimensions.

[@kaylaafinney7224]

great tutorial. however, my days of the week didn't apply to all of my slides. can you help me with that?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm not sure what you mean. Can you give me more details?

[@jayannimeh6054]

Hi, when I try to add the small squares for the monthly numbers my squares don’t quite look the same as yours my iPad doesn’t allow me to place them where I want them exactly on top of the line, every single of them is off because of the iPads “yellow lines” that keep every measurement the same, any tips?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Can you drag the yellow lines off of the slide?

[@jayannimeh6054]

@@PlannersbyChristine I’ll try that thank you so much

[@CChauvie]

I have keynote but non of the options you are using. Im confused

[@PlannersbyChristine]

If you’ve upgraded to ios16, this video shows where to change screen size now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@theoriginaldamo4443]

Am I suppose to create a link for all the boxes in all the months? If so, that means I have duplicate more of the planner sheets?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

If you want to have a daily spread tied to each box in the monthly spreads, then yes, you'll need to duplicate the daily spread 420 times (if it's an undated planner), and then create a link from each date box to a unique daily spread. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

[@projectdesignshop2872]

Great tutorial! I did all the hyperlinks and tested it in the slide show view. However, when I exported it as a pdf the links aren't working. I uploaded the pdf on goodnotes app and same issue, none of the links are working. Any idea how to resolve this? Thanks in advance!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I'm glad you enjoyed the tutorial. It's hard to say why the links didn't work. This is a silly question, but when you're in GoodNotes, did you toggle off the icon in the top right corner so that you can't write in it and such? If that is toggled on, you have to long press on a link to get the option to use the link. Let me know if you're still having issues.

[@yasminefromagrabah5458]

When I press the 3 dots I don’t get the same options in keynote…?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

If you upgraded to iOS 16, they changed it. This video shows where it is now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@rsarahi14]

😩😩😩 I’ve spent 5 days trying to follow along and I just can’t figure it out!!! 😩😩😩 the options on my iPad keynote aren’t the same even though I’ve updated it and I’m about to give up 😩😩😩

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Oh no! Are you stuck on changing the screen size? If so, watch this short video that shows how it is since Apple changed it. If it's something else, let me know what you're having trouble with.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

HOW TO CHANGE THE SCREEN SIZE IN KEYNOTE IN iOS16 ON AN iPAD kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@cassandramorgan-harris2812]

I don’t see document size when I click on the 3 dots 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Apple changed where you access document size. Here's a brief tutorial showing you where to find it now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@labrat8876]

I have enjoyed your videos very much but I've not been able to find what I need. Do you know if it is possible to bring an existing presentation into keynote. I have googled but I don't seem to find an answer.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Tell me more about the existing presentation. What program is it in now? You can export the images from the presentation and then import them into a new Keynote presentation where you would then do all the linking. I demonstrate how to do this in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2iUfGyiqbJnf9E

[@labrat8876]

@@PlannersbyChristine thank you for you're reply. I have no idea what program it was written in. I bought it off Etsy a few years ago and was not ready for it at that time. It has just what I need now and no more. The only things I'd like to do is change the headings on the side and top and change the color of the labels from white. They are very hard to use. And as I bought it years ago, I need to change the calendar dates. That's all. I've watched many, MANY videos on digital planner creation and have not found the answer. If I make a sticker to put over the existing lettering and calendars, will that affect the hyperlinks? I've sort of come to the conclusion that I am going to have to start from scratch and create it over again. It's a very small planner, just 20 pages.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Putting a sticker over the existing lettering and calendars won't affect the links. However, since the dates are in the wrong place on the calendars, it makes more sense to start from scratch. Especially with how small it is.

[@hungryathlete]

Where did you get the size of your iPad airpro? Mini is the new Ipad Pro 12.9?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I did a Google search. The dimensions for a 12.9 iPad Pro are 2732 x 2048. However, I’ve recently discovered that it’s better to chose a 4:3 dimension as that will allow the pens and highlighters you use in GoodNotes to be thicker.

[@CJ-wj6fd]

Do you know of another app that might help me create a planner.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

There are other apps that people use, like Affinity Designer or Adobe InDesign (I think). But I've only ever used Keynote.

[@ysmnn.7]

hello how can i change the color of these pages at once For example, I changed the color of a page and can I make the color of all other pages the same?

[@ysmnn.7]

Is there a part that I can easily make without disturbing the shapes on it?

[@ysmnn.7]

Can you help me

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Are you talking about the background color? If so, you can change all of the slides at once by going into the master slide and changing it there. Do you know how to do that?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I don’t know what you mean. Give me more information.

[@lulusplannerlifegmz1202]

What if I forgot to name all the months? Kinda stuck keeps changing back to January and not each month

[@PlannersbyChristine]

My guess is that on your Master Slide (Edit Slide Layout), you put January on the monthly spread. On the Master you want to leave the month name blank and instead name the months in the presentation. Does that make sense?

[@lmeriwe]

Thank you for such a great tutorial. I am using an iPad Air 4 and used 1640 x 2360 to build a portrait planner. When I import into Goodnotes 5 I have a space on each side of the planner. I would like it to fill the screen. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong? I have a screenshot of the margins.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're welcome! I don't know why you would have space on each side. Those are the dimensions I used when I did a portrait planner and I didn't have spaces. One thing to double check, when you're in Keynote, go to Document in the top right corner and make sure that under Slide Size, where it says Custom, that the size is 1640 x 2360 rather than 2360 x 1640. Please let me know if that was the issue.

[@lmeriwe]

@@PlannersbyChristine The slide size was correct. I finally got it fixed by measuring the distance from the top of the device to the bottom of the tool bar (in Goodnotes). On my iPad Air that distance was 1.25 inches. Then I multiplied 1.25 X 264 (the ppi) and got 307. So I subtracted that from the height number. Using 2053 for height and 1640 for width my portrait planner fills the page completely when the Goodnotes toolbar is open. For a landscape planner I tested the theory with 1333 height and 2360 width and it also worked. If anyone else is having issues with certain iPads they can look at the apple site and find the resolution and the ppi for their specific device.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

@@lmeriwe Awesome! I'm glad you figured it out!

[@smewbewy]

Hello I'm a keynote novice. I'm trying to follow this tutorial step by step but I'm missing the "document setup". Can you please tell me how to make it appear?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

If you've updated to iOS16, they've changed Keynote. Now, to choose a custom size, you tap the name of the presentation in the top left corner, choose Presentation Options, then Presentation Setup. Then you'll be on the same screen I show where you can choose "Slide Size" (it's at the bottom). If that doesn't get you where you need to go, let me know.

[@smewbewy]

@@PlannersbyChristine Thank you so much! It now all make sense. It's because I've updated to iOS16. I appreciate this really

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Great! I’m so glad that solved it! Thank you for watching my tutorials 😊

[@bookshelf2025]

Hello I am a mom and I really want this template. For free I have no money . I don't have time to do it. Where to get it please. And thank you .

[@PlannersbyChristine]

There are some free digital planners available on Etsy, I believe. Do a search on Free Digital Planners.

[@BlissfulBeatsforyou]

From where i can get the leather like backgroung please?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

It's been a couple of years since I made that video, so I don't remember exactly where I got the background, but you can find backgrounds like it on places like Unsplash or deposit photos. Do a search for "textured background" on those sites to find images that might work for you.

[@l1vinglife]

Can I add this planer to my goodnotes app and still have the links??

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Yes. Digital planners are meant to be used in an app like Goodnotes.

[@l1vinglife]

@@PlannersbyChristinethx alot!

[@ailaka1925]

If we want to sell the planner we just made on Etsy, how to we upload so they can purchase?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Great question! It's a rather involved process, so it's not a something I can answer right here. However, in the near future I will make a tutorial to show you what to do. Thank you for watching my channel!

[@marietjiedelange4823]

Hi Christene, if I select the brush, I don’t get an option of ‘style’🙈 I got a new iPad 9th generation.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

What do you have selected on the main part of the screen when you select the brush?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I’m also wondering if you’re needing to be in the master slide (Slide Layout screen) to be able to edit the slide. Let me know if you have further questions.

[@wisdomdye593]

What dimensions do I put in for my iPad Pro 12.9?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

2732 x 2048. I recently made an updated tutorial. You may want to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2iUfGyiqbJnf9E

[@ambersimone3830]

Thank you for the easy follow along! Only question why were there 60 weekly slides? How many slides do you typically do for daily & weekly slides?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

You're welcome! There are 60 weekly slides because it is an undated planner and there needs to be a link to a unique week on all 5 weeks of the monthly spread. Does that make sense?

[@mhibl1952]

Not to me. How do you click on week 6 when there isn’t one?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

I created my undated planner with 5 weeks, but if you don’t need a particular day then you just don’t use it. Even so, you need to have it available in case it’s needed. That’s one of the differences with undated planners vs dated planners.

[@butrflis31]

@@PlannersbyChristine perfect answer to my EXACT question!

[@danielletUhKuT3]

I can't paste mine to the master slide I have a 7th Gen iPad. I have no idea what's going wrong here.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Other people have had this issue, and what it seems to be is, you have to exclude the background image and just copy everything else. Give that a try and see if that works. Please let me know how it goes.

[@MrCmilleRed]

hi, i have a 5th generation, have the same problem... im stock

[@ChristineSum]

Hi great video! Just wondering why you need 420 daily pages for an undated planner?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Because they are undated, you create a link to every box on the monthly spread. 35 boxes on each monthly spread times 12 months equals 420. Not all daily spreads will be used, but that’s how you make it possible for every date box on the monthly spread to have a daily spread linked to it.

[@Abeautylynn]

I’m getting stuck. The step to create the master slide (8:55) I am able to select, select all, & copy but when you click at the top in the black area and that pops up for you, well nothing happens for me. I’ve tried it a few different times now. I even went back to the start (8:55) and did it a few times. Ugh! I don’t know what else to do. Help please

[@PlannersbyChristine]

That's so frustrating! I know at least one other person who ran into this. She said if she deleted the background image first (I think she meant on the slide she was copying from), then she was able to get the Paste option to appear. If this doesn't work for you, please email me with a video of exactly what happens. Then I will be able to help you better. My email is [e-mail]

[@Abeautylynn]

I’m determined.. lol. So, I’ve tried everything and eventually I got it. So, how yours was at the top right.. well I went and click everywhere, and I mean everywhere. I’m glad I did, because mine was on the left side middle more near the bottom. If that makes any sense. Ugh! After I found the first edit master layout, I’ve had no other issues. Thankfully. I’m still working on this because I was stuck for a little while. I mean I went and some of the other videos I followed I went through on them as well thinking I might of done something wrong on this project. One was able to do like yours. It’s so weird. Anyways, I’m just rambling now. Haha. I do want to say thank you for your video. I’m trying to make my own and this way I can add my own pages I need. You make it easy to follow alongside. Thank you!

[@Abeautylynn]

I’m at 22:29 now, adding the times in. After this I’ll go do the lag one your mentioning. If I have any questions- I’ll reach out, if that’s ok. Do you know in Canva, if I make some of my sheets I can add them to this? Correct? Appreciate any help.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

@@Abeautylynn Absolutely reach out with questions. Also, I uploaded an updated tutorial that basically combines this tutorial with the one about creating a planner with no lag if you want to check it out. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l2iUfGyiqbJnf9E As far as Canva, you can totally use those. Import them as an image in a master slide. Does that make sense?

[@Abeautylynn]

@@PlannersbyChristine ok. I will try it out. It makes sense what you’re saying but I have to do it to actually understand. Thank you for letting me be able to reach out. I do appreciate it. I wonder if you can help with this- my pen 🖊, it lets me write and everything but I can’t move stuff or use it how you do. I have to use my finger. I can’t drag, it will click and write. It’s frustrating. I know someone mentioned it earlier in the comments, and I believe I followed those steps (I can’t remember it now.) it’s just I can’t do anything you do with yours with mine. How to fix it? Thanks again. I will check out that video. I need to finish this step. :)

[@mhibl1952]

What about the months that have 6 weeks?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

It's challenging with an undated planner, but you could make all the months 6 weeks instead. I chose not to, but you certainly could.

[@keyaramaccow924]

Idk how but mine did not have the plus thing😢

[@PlannersbyChristine]

This video shows you what to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@xvxv711]

Have you every used an e ink tablet?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

No, I've only ever used iPads and MacBooks.

[@hayli9510]

how many slides in all woud you need

[@PlannersbyChristine]

That depends on if you want daily spreads or just monthly and weekly spreads. If it's an undated planner, and if you want a daily spread for each day of the year, then it's a little trickier because you want to make sure there's a daily spread linked to every box in each monthly spread. You'll end up not using all of them, but that's okay. So, in this tutorial, there are 492 slides. (12 monthly slides, 60 weekly slides, 420 daily slides).

[@JennyGollan]

Great looking planner rings! 😊

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Thanks to you 😊

[@BixiKixiRixi]

Thanks for the tutorial but the links took so long. Btw i am a new subcriber!

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@adifmet30]

Can this be then uploaded to good notes ?

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Yes. If you export your planner from Keynote as a PDF, that PDF file can then be imported into GoodNotes.

[@OfficialNattyDee]

My keynotes don’t have document set up 😢

[@PlannersbyChristine]

This video shows you what to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@PlannersbyChristine]

This video shows what to do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z17Pl3t3YrWMeKc

[@bonniemiller1819]

Why are all the digital bibles on Apple. I have a Samsung A7.

[@PlannersbyChristine]

Probably because people prefer using the GoodNotes app, which is only available on Apple devices.